Real Estate Blog - resale value

How do you Sell a Home that Needs Repairs, Updates or Improvements?

Posted by Carey Frankel on July 15th, 2009

We all know that the housing market is competitive right now amongst home sellers. There are more sellers than buyers and the large inventory of homes is enough to make any seller more than a bit nervous.

So, what can you do to attract home buyers if your Jacksonville home needs repairs, updates or improvements? The biggest question, in fact, among homeowners in this situation is: is it worth it to make repairs or improvements or to sell my house in its current condition?

The answer to this question is not as cut and dry as it may seem. In fact, the decision to make repairs and improvements on your home can vary widely depending on the town and neighborhood in which you live.

Your best bet when making the decision to sell your home as-is or make…

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Is Your Home Ready To Sell?

Posted by Carey Frankel on September 10th, 2008

Sometimes when homeowners decide to sell their homes, for a variety of reasons, they do not consider how potential buyers may feel about the home’s condition. Unfortunately, the condition of your home can be a determining factor for whether or not a home buyer will make an offer on your house.

If you live in the Jacksonville Beach area, you should be aware that there a lot of choices for buyers in the market for Jacksonville Beach properties. It is very important that your home is in good order to get the very best price. It would not be wise to ignore small repairs to your home that could potentially make your home worth much more if they were done in advance.

Small Details Can Equal Big Bucks

Buyers who are looking to purchase Jacksonville…

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St. Johns County Property - The Importance Of Home Maintenance

Posted by Carey Frankel on August 20th, 2008

If you have recently purchased a home, or if you are planning to purchase one of the St. Johns County homes for sale, it is wise to know the importance of home maintenance. Your new home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make, therefore it is important to care for it as such.

Whether it is something small such as paint peeling in the bathroom or a creaky floor board in your hardwood floors, taking care of problems as you notice them will help you to avoid costly repairs in the future. Additionally, in the event that you want to sell your home, keeping up with the maintenance of your St. Johns County property will pay off in the form of a higher resale value.

Should You Do It Yourself Or Hire A Professional?

It is important to be…

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